I will give you as a light to the nations: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6Psalm Response: Psalm 40:8a, 9aPsalm Versicles: Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–8, 8–9, 10Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1–3Gospel Acclamation: John 1:14a, 12aGospel: John 1:29–34 The NAB Lectionary reading from 1Cor 1:2 has Paul addressing those who are “called to be a holy people.” The implications of that particular calling had changed significantly from the earlier time of the Deuteronomic covenant, when the Lord had declared: “The LORD will establish you as a people hol...